Notes on the Flora of Southern Africa: I. Miscellaneous Observations

R. A. Dyer

doi:10.2307/4115039

The Botanical, Chemical and Ethnobotanical Diversity of Southern African Lamiaceae

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26123712 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (12) ◽

pp. 3712

Author(s):

Ryan D. Rattray ◽

Ben-Erik Van Wyk

Keyword(s):

Southern Africa ◽

Folk Medicine ◽

Taxonomic Diversity ◽

Volatile Oils ◽

Edible Plant ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa ◽

Traditional Uses ◽

History Of ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries ◽

History Of Use

The Lamiaceae is undoubtedly an important plant family, having a rich history of use that spans the globe with many species being used in folk medicine and modern industries alike. Their ability to produce aromatic volatile oils has made them valuable sources of materials in the cosmetic, culinary, and pharmaceutical industries. A thorough account of the taxonomic diversity, chemistry and ethnobotany is lacking for southern African Lamiaceae, which feature some of the region’s most notable medicinal and edible plant species. We provide a comprehensive insight into the Lamiaceae flora of southern Africa, comprising 297 species in 42 genera, 105 of which are endemic to the subcontinent. We further explore the medicinal and traditional uses, where all genera with documented uses are covered for the region. A broad review of the chemistry of southern African Lamiaceae is presented, noting that only 101 species (34%) have been investigated chemically (either their volatile oils or phytochemical characterization of secondary metabolites), thus presenting many and varied opportunities for further studies. The main aim of our study was therefore to present an up-to-date account of the botany, chemistry and traditional uses of the family in southern Africa, and to identify obvious knowledge gaps.

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Notes on the Flora of Southern Africa: II. New or Noteworthy Plants

Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information (Royal Gardens Kew) ◽

10.2307/4113490 ◽

1932 ◽

Vol 1932 (9) ◽

pp. 443

Author(s):

R. A. Dyer

Keyword(s):

Southern Africa ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa

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ASPHODELACEAE

Bothalia ◽

10.4102/abc.v31i1.500 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 39-40

Author(s):

C. Archer

Keyword(s):

Southern Africa ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa ◽

Generic Record

JODRELLIA FISTULOSA, A NEW GENERIC RECORD FOR THE FLORA OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REGION

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BRYOPHYTA

Bothalia ◽

10.4102/abc.v27i2.670 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 136-137

Author(s):

J. Van Rooy

Keyword(s):

Southern Africa ◽

New Records ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa ◽

Geographic Regions

NEW AND INTERESTING RECORDS OF MOSSES IN THE FLORA OF SOUTHERN AFRICA AREA: 4. NEW RECORDS AND GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS

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Acacia brevispica and A. schweinfurthii

Bothalia ◽

10.4102/abc.v10i3.1546 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 419-426

Author(s):

J. H. Ross

Keyword(s):

Southern Africa ◽

Distinct Species ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Selection Of

Recently Brenan. in Kew Bull. 21 : 477-480 (1968). upheld Acacia brevispica Harms and A. schweinfurthii Brenan Exell as distinct species and recognized two subspecies within A. brevispica. These conclusions differ from earlier results published by Ross Gordon- Gray in Brittonia 18: 44-63 (1966). Consequently it was considered necessary to re-examine these species in preparation for the account of Acacia for the Flora of Southern Africa. Distribution maps of the two species are provided and the differences between the species tabulated and discussed. Despite certain difficulties in Natal. Brenan's taxonomic conclusions are adopted. A map showing the distribution of A. schweinfurthii and A. brevispica subsp. dregeana in Natal is provided and a selection of Natal specimens cited.

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A revision of Tecophilaeaceae subfam. Tecophilaeoideae in Africa

Bothalia ◽

10.4102/abc.v42i1.6 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 21-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. C. Manning ◽

P. Goldblatt

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

Southern Africa ◽

Infrageneric Classification ◽

Flora Of Southern Africa ◽

Distribution Maps

Family Tecophilaeaceae subfam. Tecophilaeoideae is revised for the Flora of southern Africa region, with the inclusion of the tropical Walleria mackenzii J.Kirk for completeness. The genera Cyanella Royen ex L. (9 spp.), Eremiolirion J.C.Manning F.Forest (1 sp.) and Walleria J.Kirk (3 spp.) are treated, with keys to the genera, species and subspecies; and full descriptions and distribution maps. A formal infrageneric classification is proposed for Cyanella, in which sect. Trigella (Salisb.) Pax K.Hoffm. is revived for the species with a 3 + 3 arrangement of stamens. The new species, C. marlothii J.C.Manning Goldblatt, is described from the Richtersveld; and C. pentheri Zahlbr. is resuscitated from the synonomy of C. hyacinthioides Royen ex L. Pink-flowered plants of normally yellow-flowered C. lutea have a separate geographical distribution and are recognized as subsp. rosea (Eckl. ex Baker) J.C.Manning Goldblatt.

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